Soft Chewy Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Tender sugar cookies with juicy raspberries and sparkly berry-sugar coating for chewy, fruity bites.

# Ingredients List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
03 - ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Raspberry Mix

11 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently washed and patted dry

→ Coating

12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried raspberries, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until pale, light, and fluffy.
04 - Reduce mixer speed to low. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated after each addition. Scrape down bowl sides as needed.
05 - Mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
06 - Gradually add the dry flour mixture on low speed. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
07 - Gently fold in fresh raspberries by hand, taking care not to crush them completely.
08 - In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and crushed freeze-dried raspberries if using.
09 - Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough. Roll each portion between your palms to form a smooth ball, then roll in the sugar–raspberry mixture until coated.
10 - Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
11 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
12 - Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The soft, chewy texture is almost cake-like but holds its shape beautifully on the plate.
  • Fresh raspberries surprise you in every bite with bright, juicy bursts of flavor.
  • The sparkly sugar coating adds a gentle crunch that makes them feel special without any fuss.
  • They look gorgeous with natural pink streaks running through the dough.
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for thirty minutes before scooping helps the cookies hold their shape and deepens the flavor, especially if your kitchen is warm.
  • If your raspberries are very soft or juicy, freeze them for ten minutes before folding them in to prevent excessive bleeding.
  • The cookies will look underdone when you pull them out, but they firm up as they cool and stay wonderfully chewy inside.
03 -
  • Weigh your flour if you have a scale, too much makes the cookies dense and you'll lose that melt-in-your-mouth softness.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so they all bake evenly and look bakery-perfect on the plate.
  • Let your baking sheets cool completely between batches or the dough will start spreading before it even hits the oven.
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